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What do the murderers do after killing Caesar?
What do the murderers do after killing Caesar?
- They seek refuge in another city.
- They go into hiding.
- They surrender themselves to Antony.
- They bathe their hands and swords in Caesar's blood. (correct)
What ultimately happens to Caesar?
What ultimately happens to Caesar?
- He escapes and seeks revenge.
- He forgives the conspirators.
- He gives up his struggle and dies. (correct)
- He forms an alliance with Antony.
How does Antony react when he sees Caesar’s body?
How does Antony react when he sees Caesar’s body?
- He laughs at the scene.
- He pledges allegiance to Brutus.
- He congratulates the conspirators.
- He weeps over Caesar’s body. (correct)
What is Brutus' explanation for killing Caesar?
What is Brutus' explanation for killing Caesar?
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How does Antony's speech differ from Brutus' speech?
How does Antony's speech differ from Brutus' speech?
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Study Notes
- Caesar is stabbed to death by a group of conspirators, including his friend Brutus, in the Roman Senate.
- Caesar's wife Calpurnia had warned him of a nightmare where she saw him being murdered, and his death occurs in the same manner as she had seen.
- After the murder, Brutus and the conspirators bathe their hands and swords in Caesar's blood.
- Antony is led away on a false pretext, returns to find Caesar dead, and pledges allegiance to Brutus while weeping.
- Brutus and the conspirators depart, leaving Antony alone with Caesar's body. Antony swears to avenge Caesar's death.
- Brutus and Cassius go to the Forum to speak to the public about the reason for Caesar's death.
- Brutus declares that Caesar's ambition posed a threat to Roman liberty and that he loved Rome more than Caesar.
- Antony, in a funeral oration, questions the claims made by Brutus about Caesar's motives and gradually becomes increasingly sarcastic towards Brutus.
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Test your knowledge of the tragic events in William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar.' Explore the conspiracy, betrayal, and aftermath of the assassination of Caesar, as well as the characters involved.
